Hiranandani Residents Push for Conveyance Rights ahead of Elections
In Powai’s exclusive Hiranandani Gardens, some 5,500 families from 84 housing societies have expressed dissatisfaction about their houses’ lack of acknowledged conveyance. Since the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has not yet authorised the transfer of ownership for the 230 acres of the property leased for development, the matter has been brought to the […]
Afcons Secures Key MMRDA Contracts to Improve Mumbai-Thane Road Network
In a significant attempt to reduce traffic congestion and improve connectivity, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has hired contractors for key road infrastructure projects in Mumbai and Thane. These projects include constructing and widening nearly 50 km of highways, which will solve the region’s important transportation needs. With a combined total road length […]
How Mumbai’s Santacruz-Chembur Link Road Extension Boosts Key Connectivity
Mumbai commuters have reason to cheer as the much-anticipated Santacruz-Chembur Link Road (SCLR) Extension project nears completion. This critical infrastructure effort is intended to increase connectivity and transport efficiency across the city. With only 100 metres of suspension bridge left to build, the SCLR Extension is nearing completion. This last stretch is part of a […]
Bombay HC Halts Metro Car Shed Plans on Disputed Kanjurmarg Land
In a setback for the Maharashtra government, the Bombay High Court imposed a status quo on Thursday, ordering authorities not to modify the character of a 15-hectare land in Kanjurmarg handed by the Mumbai collector to MMRDA for the construction of a car shed for Metro Line 6. The Mumbai Metro Line 6 connects Swami […]
MMRDA Unveils “Third Mumbai”: Karnala-Sai-Chirner New Town as a Smart City Hub
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has officially announced the name of Third Mumbai: Karnala-Sai-Chirner New Town (KSC New Town). The new community, also known as the Navi Mumbai Airport Influence Notified Area (NAINA), was first planned in 2013 to manage the chaotic growth surrounding the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport. According to sources, […]
MMRDA Launches Backbay Reclamation to Revive Waterfront by 2026
The Maharashtra government, through the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), has launched a groundbreaking program to revitalise the Backbay neighbourhood, to transform this excellent waterfront location into a bustling and aesthetically beautiful urban zone. The new BBRS draft development plan was adopted by the state government’s cabinet during a September meeting. The Backbay Reclamation […]
MMRDA to Extend Bid Deadline for Thane-Mira Bhayander Projects by 60 Days: Bombay HC
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) informed the Bombay High Court on Tuesday that the deadline for bidding on two projects costing Rs 16, 577 crore linking Thane and Mira-Bhayander would be extended by 60 days. One of the projects connects Thane and Mira Bhayander via a tunnel from Gaimukh to the Fountain Hotel […]
MMRDA to Appoint IIT Expert Panel for Safety Measures on Atal Setu
In response to recent incidents of multiple suicides on the Atal Setu bridge, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is set to form an expert committee from IIT Bombay, which has been involved in the project since its inception, to recommend safety measures. The MMRDA has acknowledged the situation and is already taking action […]
Projects to improve Connectivity between Mira-Bhayandar and Thane, valued at Rs 16,500 crore
To improve connectivity between Thane and Mira-Bhayandar, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is starting two large-scale infrastructure projects for which it is seeking to raise Rs 16,577 crore. Two of the proposed enhancements are a creek bridge that connects Bhayandar to Ghodbunder Road and a 5.5-kilometer tunnel that runs from Gaimukh to the […]
Six months after its opening, Potholes have appeared on the Vile Parle Flyover; Activists are Concerned
Six months after its official opening, the recently constructed flyover at Vile Parle on the Western Express Highway (WEH) has sustained damage. In order to reduce traffic at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Domestic Terminal (T1) Junction, the structure was created. The surface of the flyover, which has a very short lifespan, has started […]